In addition, youngster Vinicius Junior is turning heads with his sterling showings for the club.

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The teenager netted the winner against Valladolid and added an assist in Wednesday's match, becoming just the second player born after the year 2000 to register an assist the Champions League behind Borussia Dortmund's Jadon Sancho.

Madird can extend their run of good form against Celta Vigo on Sunday and will be hoping the upcoming international break doesn't break their stride.